What is the cheapest way to get from Cartmel to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Cartmel to Ambleside is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartmel to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Cartmel to Ambleside is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cartmel and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartmel to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Quaker Meeting House and arriving at Loughrigg Avenue via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Cartmel to Ambleside?

The distance between Cartmel and Ambleside is 29 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cartmel to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Cartmel to Ambleside without a car is to line 530 bus and line 555 bus which takes 1h 43m and costs £6.

How long does it take to get from Cartmel to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Cartmel to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartmel to Ambleside bus from?

Cartmel to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Quaker Meeting House station.

Where does the Cartmel to Ambleside bus arrive?

Cartmel to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cartmel to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartmel to Ambleside is 18 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Cartmel to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Cartmel to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via line 530 bus, line 555 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cartmel to Ambleside by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 530 bus, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Quaker Meeting House to Bus Stationbus 530
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Loughrigg Avenuebus 505 / ...
1h 43m
£6
Drive 18.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cartmel to Amblesidecar 18.2 mi
33 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cartmel to Amblesidetaxi 18.2 mi
33 min
£40–50

Cartmel to Ambleside by bus

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.8 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Cartmel, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Quaker Meeting House to Loughrigg Avenue via Bus Station in around 1h 43m.

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